3
Fig. D
Infuser
ribs
4. Place the cover back on the tea kettle and push it down tightly. Plug into a 120 volt AC wall outlet.
Use the tea kettle on a dry,
level, heat resistant surface, away from countertop edge. To avoid steam damage to cabinets, position the tea kettle so that
the spout is pointed away from the cabinets.
Note: As the tea kettle heats up, you may hear a clicking sound; this is due to the expansion of the metal as it heats. It is normal.
Caution: Do not remove or install the cover while the unit is plugged in. Be sure that the cover is securely in place when
heating water, while steeping tea, and before serving.
5. While the water is heating, place the desired amount of tea in the infuser basket. (We recommend 1 teaspoon of tea leaves or 1 tea
bag per 8 ounce cup of water.) Because individual preferences vary, you may adjust the amount you use to suit your taste.
6. The built-in thermometer (Fig. A) will let you monitor the water temperature as it is being heated. Heat until the correct tempera-
ture is reached which will vary with the type of tea you are making. Usually, the precise desired temperature can be found on the
tea package. If not, use the chart below or the tea kettle’s color coded thermometer gauge which provides temperature ranges for
green tea (green band), white tea (yellow band), oolong tea (orange band), and black/herbal teas (blue band).
The water will continue to heat/
boil until the plug is disconnected
or all of the water has evaporated.
Note: Operating the tea kettle
in high humidity conditions
may cause condensation to form
between the lens and the ther-
mometer. This is normal. The
condensation does not affect the
accuracy of the thermometer and
will eventually dissipate.
7. Unplug the tea kettle from the wall outlet when the proper temperature is reached and then carefully remove the cover from the
tea kettle.
Use caution as there will be hot steam.
Note: Should the tea kettle boil dry or be accidentally plugged in when empty, it is protected against damage by its automatic
re-setting thermostat that will turn off the heating element. If this occurs, disconnect the plug and allow the kettle to cool before
refilling with water.
8. Place the cover over the rim of the infuser and rotate the cover clockwise until you hear it click in place. Then insert the cover/
infuser assembly into the tea kettle and push the cover down tightly.
Caution: Be sure that the cover is securely in place when heating water, while steeping tea, and before serving.
9. Set the timer by pressing the button to the desired steeping time. (See page 2 for timer operating instructions.) As with tempera-
ture, the desired time also varies with the type of tea being prepared and can usually be found on the tea package. If not, refer to
the chart above.
10. When set time has expired, carefully remove the cover/infuser assembly from the tea kettle by holding the tea kettle handle with
one hand. Then, use your other hand to grasp the cover knob and pull the cover off. Tilt the infuser, keeping your hand away from
the tea kettle opening, and allow liquid to drain from the infuser. Then set the cover/infuser assembly
on a plate or in a saucer.
11. Using care, detach the infuser from the cover. Hold the top of the cover with one hand and place
the fingers of your other hand on the infuser’s plastic ribs (Fig. D). Do not touch the mesh, as it is
hot. Rotate the cover counterclockwise until you hear it click. Then pull the cover off the rim of the
infuser and set the infuser aside.
12. Place the cover back on the tea kettle and push it down before serving tea. It should snap into place.
Always make sure plug is disconnected from wall outlet before pouring, to prevent boiling
water or tea from surging out of the spout.
Caution: Keep hands away from escaping steam and use caution when pouring hot water or
tea from the tea kettle.
Instructions for Making a Single Cup of Tea
1. Follow steps 1 through 4 on pages 2 and 3.
2. While water is heating, place approximately 1 teaspoon of tea leaves or 1 tea bag in the infuser and place the infuser in a large
mug.
3. When correct water temperature is reached, unplug the tea kettle from the wall outlet.
4. Pour water over tea leaves or tea bag in mug and set the timer for the desired steeping time. Refer to the tea package for steeping
temperature and time for the tea you are preparing. If there are no instructions, use the times and temperatures found in the above
chart.
Caution: Be sure that the cover is securely in place before pouring hot water from tea kettle.
*One cup equals 8 ounces.
TYPE OF TEA
TEMPERATURE
STEEPING TIME
Black
195° – 205°
3 to 5 minutes
Oolong
190° – 203°
3 to 6 minutes
Green
155° – 175°
1 to 3 minutes
White
175° – 180°
5 to 6 minutes
Herbal (tisane)
195° – 205°
5 to 7 minutes
